The Science of Psychedelic BrainsHow chaos in the mind might help heal it.

Psychedelic Mind

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Psychedelic Mind

Psychedelic compounds can increase the 'entropy' or randomness of your brain activity. This disrupts the rigid neural patterns that form our sense of self, leading to a state of 'ego dissolution' and heightened cognitive flexibility. This temporary shift to a more primary, disordered state of consciousness may dismantle the brain's predictive filters, revealing a powerful therapeutic potential for forming new insights and connections.

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